Melaney Bentley

About Melaney Bentley

I am a business minded Talent Acquisition professional with experience leading full-cycle recruiting across multi-state territories. My background spans corporate and high-volume environments, where I’ve partnered with hiring managers to fill roles efficiently while maintaining strong candidate experience.In a previous role, I managed 10–30 active requisitions at a time across the Southern U.S. and became the first recruiter in company history to reach zero open requisitions after successfully filling every assigned role. I thrive in environments where strategy, relationship building, and execution intersect.In addition to recruiting, I am a licensed Real Estate professional. Operating in a commission based industry has strengthened my negotiation skills, revenue ownership mindset, and ability to manage multiple stakeholders simultaneously. Real estate has sharpened my business development instincts and deepened my understanding of client service, market positioning, and long-term relationship building.Whether in talent acquisition or real estate, my focus remains the same:• Build strong relationships• Execute strategically• Deliver measurable results• Continuously growI am currently seeking a corporate recruiting opportunity where I can contribute at a high level, grow within the organization, and evolve into leadership over time.

Experience

1. Licensed Realtor Independent Contractor

   Sanders Real Estate

   Jan 2018 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   Operate a commission based real estate business serving the Greater Atlanta area, managing the full client lifecycle from prospecting through contract negotiation and closing.• Built and maintained a consistent client pipeline through referrals, networking, and strategic outreach• Negotiate contracts and guide clients through complex financial and transactional decisions• Manage marketing, client communication, and transaction timelines independently• Operate in a performance-driven environment, strengthening revenue awareness, negotiation strategy, and consultative communication skills

Education

• Bloomfield College

  Bachelor of Arts, Sociology

  2005 — 2009

Skills

• Research
• Presentation Skills
• Residential Homes
• Real Estate Economics
• Significant Experience in Workshop Development
• Program Development
• Training
• Recruiting
• Higher Education
• Staff Development
• Strategic Communications Counsel
• First Time Home Buyers
• Career Counseling
• Leadership
• Negotiation
• In Depth Knowledge of Higher Education
• Time Management
• Real Estate Transactions
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Social Networking
• Fundraising
• Social Media Marketing
• Marketing Strategy
• Rentals
• High School Classroom Experience
• Customer Service
• Strategic Planning
• Leadership Development
• Relocation
• Microsoft Word
• Group Presentations
• Public Speaking
• Marketing
• Professional Trainer
• Investors
• Buyers
• Admissions
• Coaching
• Investment Properties